Climate Insights for Umm Thuwayl
Hit District, Al-Anbar Governorate, Iraq
Climate Overview
The climate in Umm Thuwayl is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 131 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 31 mm of rainfall. Umm Thuwayl is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.The climate in Umm Thuwayl is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 75°F and approximately 5.2 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 1.2 in of rainfall. Umm Thuwayl is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 41°F.
Temperature
Umm Thuwayl has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 43°C and an average of 37°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Umm Thuwayl has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 69°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 110°F and an average of 98°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 41°F and an average of 50°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 15°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Umm Thuwayl is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 131 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 11 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 31 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 31 mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Umm Thuwayl is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 5.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.4 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 1.2 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 1.2 in less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Umm Thuwayl is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 11km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 12km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.Umm Thuwayl is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 8mph in winter, 10mph in spring, 13mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Umm Thuwayl is during March, April and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 21 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 43°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Umm Thuwayl is during March, April and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.8 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 110°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 41°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Umm Thuwayl based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Umm Thuwayl based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.